Founded in 1961, GPD Group (GPD) has grown from only a handful of people to over 700 professionals in 13 offices located in Akron, Atlanta, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Garfield Heights, Houston, Indianapolis, Louisville, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Youngstown. GPD is a collaborative effort of companies that specialize in areas of architectural design, engineering design, construction, telecommunications and environmental services. Each company services various market sectors that include public buildings, education, housing, healthcare, parks and recreation, power distribution / generation, public works, environmental, transportation, retail / commercial, site development, and power. The current leadership is committed to developing business within the framework of specialized market sectors, all of which contribute to the company’s stability in the long-term. With this strategy, GPD continues to grow and remain stable as an area leader and “the firm of choice” in providing professional services.

Roetzel & Andress is a full service law firm with offices located throughout Ohio and Florida, as well as in Chicago, Detroit, Lexington, Sharon, PA and Washington, D.C. Since 1876, Roetzel & Andress has been guided by the core values of innovation, client service, integrity, and excellence in practice. Over the years, the firm has strategically grown in breadth, depth, and strength of legal services offered, and its geographical reach in response to an ever-expanding client base and scope of legal needs.

We founded RoviSys as an independent control system integrator because we felt systems owners wanted those freedoms, to be enabled, not restrained. Since its founding in 1989 as one of the first control systems integrators in North America, RoviSys has evolved to become a leading independent provider of comprehensive process automation solutions and services. With the resources, experience and skills to solve and support practically any process automation and integration challenge, the company’s more than 900 engineers, developers and project managers make RoviSys an excellent choice for companies of all sizes looking for real solutions. When RoviSys was founded, we recognized that companies investing in the most proprietary of systems wanted something more than proprietary systems vendors offer -- the freedom to choose the best available technologies and solutions with alternatives for support and upgrades. In short, they wanted open systems. RoviSys was founded in 1989 to fulfill those wants. The RoviSys commitment is simple: provide clients with world class information integration and process controls using the best available components and platforms, regardless of who makes them. In short, give clients choices. RoviSys has the resources and skills to solve and support practically any process automation, manufacturing information or integration challenge. This breadth of resources and depth of experience makes RoviSys an excellent choice for companies looking for advanced and proven solutions. Offices are located near Cleveland, OH, Raleigh, NC, Boston, MA, Kalamazoo, MI, Houston, TX, Thousand Oaks, CA, Atlanta GA, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, & RoviSys Nederland.

Established in 1949, HBK is a multidisciplinary financial services firm offering the collective intelligence of hundreds of professionals committed to delivering exceptional client service across a wide range of tax, accounting, audit, business advisory, valuation, financial planning, wealth management, and support services. HBK serves clients across the U.S., from individuals to small businesses to multi-million-dollar corporations to exempt organizations. The firm is ranked 45th among “Top 100” accounting firms by Accounting Today and has been a consistent “Top 100” firm in the INSIDE Public Accounting magazine poll. Financial Advisor Magazine ranks the wealth advisory, HBKS Wealth Advisors, among the top U.S. registered investment advisories.

Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and certification services. With world-class laboratories and operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports customers in the transportation, life science, packaging, materials, components, consumer, and energy industries. Smithers delivers accurate data, on time, with high touch, by integrating science, technology, and business expertise, so customers can innovate with confidence. Smithers invests in our scientific and engineering talent. Our scientists and engineers are key opinion leaders in many of the markets we serve.

At TrueCommerce, we empower businesses to improve their supply chain performance and drive better business outcomes. Through a single connection to our high-performance global supply chain network, businesses receive more than just EDI, they get access to a fully-integrated network that connects their customers, suppliers, logistics partners, and internal systems. Our cloud based fully-managed services help businesses achieve end-to-end supply chain management, streamlined delivery, and simplified operations. With 25+ years of expertise and trusted partnership, TrueCommerce helps businesses reach their true supply chain potential today, while preparing them for the future with our integration-agnostic network. That’s why thousands of companies — from SMBs to the global Fortune 100, across various industries — rely on us. To learn more, visit www.truecommerce.com.

Brouse McDowell is a 100-year old full-service business law firm based in northern Ohio. With four offices in Ohio - Akron, Cleveland, Toledo, and Youngstown - and offices in Sharon, Pennsylvania and Naples Florida, our 90+ attorneys serve clients across the region and far beyond. We’re a mid-size firm with the talent, diverse experience and national reach of a large firm and the unwavering service ethic and personal touch of a small firm. Our commitment to value guides not only our rate structure, but our staffing practices, how we use technology, and every other aspect of our operation. Areas of service: Alternative Dispute Resolution Services; Business Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Commercial; Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling; Cybersecurity & Data Privacy; Environmental Law; Family Law; Health Care; Insurance Recovery; Labor & Employment; Litigation; Litigation & Information Management; Real Estate & Construction; Tax; Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets; and Trusts & Estates.

CT Consultants, Inc. is comprised of architects, engineers, planners, surveyors, and more; dedicated to delivering quality services to our clients for over 100 years. Our organization provides a broad range of services to clients and serves as municipal engineer to 60 area communities. We are passionate about what we do and the long-term service relationships we’ve built. The expertise developed in these relationships creates a winning team that effectively and efficiently plans for the future, while addressing immediate project needs.

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty, Co., L.P.A. is an experienced and professional law firm of over 50 attorneys specializing in 25 legal practice areas and serving individuals and entities locally, regionally, and nationally. While KWGD continues to adapt its expertise to the needs of its clients and the demands of the ever-changing world, the commitment of our attorneys to maintaining the professionalism and passion for the practice of law established by Samuel Krugliak remains constant. Our commitment to servicing our clients is rivaled only by our commitment to the communities that we are privileged to serve.

MarshBerry – Helping Clients Learn, Improve & Realize Value Founded in 1981, and the nation's #1 M&A advisory firm, MarshBerry serves the insurance distribution and wealth management industry including insurance agents & brokers, specialty distributors, private equity firms, and wealth management firms. MarshBerry’s industry-specific services help clients build, enhance and sustain value through: Merger & Acquisition Advisory, Debt & Equity Capital Raising, Financial Consulting, Market Intelligence & Benchmarking, Organic Growth Consulting, Connect –Executive Peer Exchange, and Platform Aggregation.   *Investment banking services offered through MarshBerry Capital, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC, and an affiliate of Marsh, Berry & Co., Inc.

Laird Connectivity simplifies wireless connectivity with market-leading RF modules, System-On-Modules, internal antennas, IoT devices, and custom wireless solutions. Our products are trusted by companies around the world for their wireless performance and reliability. With best-in-class support and comprehensive product development services, we reduce your risk and improve your time-to-market. When you need unmatched wireless performance to connect your applications with security and confidence, Laird Connectivity Delivers – No Matter What.

Companies of all sizes partner with Microbac to test the quality, safety, and performance of their products and operations. Through our mission to advance understanding, our services * help confirm food safety and quality * help ensure a clean environment and safe drinking water * help protect consumers and public health Our network of 25+ laboratories has extensive analytical capabilities in microbiology, chemistry, molecular biology, virology, and toxicology. Microbac is committed to delivering time-sensitive, reliable data and insights to our clients to support their informed decision-making.